On National Signing Day, Indian River High School senior Marquel Knight signed a Letter of Intent to play football for Delaware State University in Dover this fall.

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Sam Spiegelman
Staff Writer

Fans of Indian River wide receiver Marquel Knight won't have to travel too far if they want to watch him make the leap to the collegiate level.

On National Signing Day, the two-time All-State selection signed his Letter of Intent to play at nearby Delaware State University in Dover. In front of friends, family, teachers and coaches, Knight took the first step toward what he believes will be a promising career as a Hornet.

"It was very important for me to be able to have an immediate impact. I get to be a true freshman. They gave me an opportunity and I took advantage of it," he said. "I just want to play ...